MUS M 402 1st Edition Lecture 15 Outline of Last Lecture I Portraying Romanticism in Music II The Artist III Transcendental Music Outline of Current Lecture I Chopin and his Transcendental Music II Chopin s Compositional Style Current Lecture I Chopin and his Transcendental Music a Transcendental to transcend to go beyond basic skill with virtuosity to go beyond the boring reality of everyday life with music i This technique is seen A LOT in Chopin s works b Nationalism in Romantic Music i Frederic Chopin 1810 1849 was a Polish composer 1 In time his nationality became his calling card making him stand out from other musicians because this fact about himself was unique ii For the first time ever the idea of nationalism begins to creep into music 1 Nationalism pride in one s country in music the idea that music can reflect pride in one s roots and where people came from II Chopin s Compositional Style a Chopin earned a living by teaching piano to rich ladies and running in high social circles of aristocrats who subsidized his composing i Additionally Chopin published and sold a lot of sheet music b Salon Gatherings gatherings or mini clubs run mostly by women where people would entertain composers artists politicians and other important high class people to come enjoy company and comfort and share ideas about music and art i By invitation only ii Chopin was a frequently seen member of these types of salon gatherings c Tempo rubato translates to robbed piano the idea that the performer can give and or take liberties with the time and rhythm where indicated d Chopin was heavily influenced by bel canto aria the style of opera in which some female characters sing a very high very legato very florid flowing lush kind style i Chopin was also influenced in part by the miniature songs he heard in salon gatherings
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